# The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Code of Practice) Order 2005, Introduction: Introductory text


MENTAL HEALTH
Made 18th August 2005
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 24th August 2005
Coming into force 5th October 2005
Whereas in pursuance of section 274(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), the Scottish Ministers are under a duty to draw up, give effect to and publish a code of practice giving guidance to any person discharging functions under the Act;
And whereas in pursuance of section 274(2) of the Act the Scottish Ministers consulted such persons as they thought fit and laid a draft of the code before the Scottish Parliament;
Now therefore, the Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 274(3) of the Act, hereby make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2005/417/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-health-care-and-treatment-scotland-act-2003-code-of-practice-order-2005/introduction
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